Help Links
Below are a few links that have been compiled to help you in the event that you have a serious issue or crisis. Each of these sites also has resource links to help point you in the right direction.
Al-Anon/Alateen Family Group Headquarters
1-888-4-AL-ANONThe Alcohol Hotline
M-F 8 am-6 pm ET
Offers hope and help to family and friends of alcoholics. Provides information about Al-Anon/Alateen and referrals for local meetings.
1-800-ALCOHOLCDC-INFO
Nationwide help and referral hotline for alcohol and drug problems. The phones are answered by individuals trained to assist callers 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
1-800-CDC-INFOChildhelp USA
1-800-232-4636
1-888-232-6348 TTY
Anonymous, confidential HIV/AIDS information in English and Spanish. Referrals to appropriate services, including clinics, hospitals, local hotlines, counseling and testing sites, legal services, health departments, support groups, educational organizations, and service agencies throughout the United States.
1-800-4-A-CHILDCyberTipline
1-800-422-4453
National child abuse hotline for victims, offenders, and parents.
1-800-843-5678National Eating Disorders Association
For reporting the exploitation of children, such as child pornography. Parents and others concerned with child safety can call this number to report suspicious or illegal Internet activity online. Operated by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC).
1-800-931-2237National AIDS Hotline
The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) is the largest not-for-profit organization in the United States working to prevent eating disorders and provide treatment referrals to those suffering from anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder and those concerned with body image and weight issues.
1-800-342-AIDSNational Center for Missing and Exploited Children
24-hour hotline provides information, education, and answers questions regarding AIDS, testing facilities, and medications used for treatment.
1-800-THE-LOSTNational Herpes Hotline
1-800-843-5678
Report any information regarding a missing child. If you know about a child who is in immediate risk or danger, call local law enforcement.
919-361-8488National Domestic Violence Hotline
M-F 9 am-6 pm ET
Trained Health Communication Specialists are available to address questions related to transmission, prevention and treatment of herpes simplex virus (HSV) and provides support for emotional issues surrounding herpes such as self-esteem and partner communication.
1-800-799-SAFENational Hopeline Network
1-800-799-7233
1-800-787-3224 TTY
Crisis intervention, information about domestic violence, referrals to local service providers to victims of domestic violence and those calling on their behalf, assistance in both English and Spanish.
1-800-SUICIDENational Sexual Assault Hotline
1-800-784-2433
If you are in crisis or having thoughts about suicide, please call the National Hopeline immediately. Your call will be connected to a certified 24-hour crisis center closest to your calling location.
1-800-656-HOPENational Runaway Switchboard
The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) operates the free and confidential National Sexual Assault Hotline and is the nation's largest anti-sexual assault organization. RAINN also educates the public about sexual assault and leads national efforts to improve services to victims and ensure that rapists are brought to justice.
1-800-RUNAWAYNational STD Hotline
1-800-786-2929
Non-judgmental, confidential crisis intervention and local and national referrals through a 24-hour hotline for youth and their families.
1-800-227-8922National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-342-2437
1-800-344-7432 En Español
Provides information on sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, HPV/genital warts, herpes, and HIV/AIDS, and referrals to local clinics.
1-800-273-TALKNineLine - Covenant House NY
1-800-273-8255
Connects individuals in suicidal crisis by to the nearest available suicide prevention and mental health service provider.
1-800-999-9999Poison Help
Free, confidential, and immediate crisis intervention for youth and parents.
1-800-222-1222Victims of Crime Help Line
Call this number 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to talk to a poison expert. Call right away if you have a poison emergency. Also call if you have a question about a poison or about poison prevention.
1-800-FYI-CALL
1-800-394-2255
Through its national database, the National Center for Victims of Crime refers callers to an array of critical services including crisis intervention, research information, assistance with the criminal justice process, counseling and support groups.